Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

WPA Post Office

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

1. WPA Post Office Marker

Inscription. The Works Progress Administration built this building, dedicated on May 29, 1936, as a new post office. The structure served the citizens of Osceola and the Cotton Highway as a post office until the Postal Service relocated to Johnson Street. Subsequently, the building served as Osceola's "new" City Hall until 2006.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1638.

Location. 35° 42.177′ N, 89° 58.245′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. It is on West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta,

in Crowley’s Ridge,

and in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florida Brothers Building (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Driver (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mississippi County Court House

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(about 300 feet away); Flag Poles Erected (about 300 feet away); South Mississippi County War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.

WPA Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

2. WPA Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.